Excerpt from The Factory-Bell: And Other Poems
Ye friends to truth, ye statesmen who survey The rich man's joys increase, the poor's decay, 't is yours to judge, how wide the limits stand Between a splendid and a happy land. Goldsmith.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compilation of poems that explore the hardships and injustices faced by working-class people, particularly Irish and Scottish immigrants, in the 19th century. The author, a factory worker himself, writes from first-hand experience about the demanding and often dangerous conditions laborers endured. Within this context, the poems delve into themes of poverty, exploitation, and the struggles of everyday life for the working class. The author's sensitivity and empathy shine through each verse, expressing the hopes, dreams, and resilience of those who toiled in factories and mills. This collection not only provides a window into the past but also serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing fight for workers' rights and social justice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333411374_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Factory-Bell: And Other PoemsYe friends to truth, ye statesmen who survey The rich man s joys increase, the poor s decay, t is yours to judge, how wide the limits stand Between a splendid and a happy land. Seller Inventory # 2148048441
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